But Chris you ask, wasn't it disappointing on Christmas morning to know everything that would be under the tree?
My friends I am smart, but my mom knew me too well
and she is smarter than me.
She would always hide a gift or two someplace
where I couldn't see.
And on Christmas morn when I saw 2 extra gifts,
my heart would fill with glee.
To this day, I know not where she hid those things,
but when I remember holidays past, joy to my heart it brings.
I am 32 years old and even now I like to peek. I like presents wrapped in cheap paper best, as it is easy to see through. Yeah, I know the tricks of the trade.
I have been married for 7 years. Unfortunately after about 3 years of marriage my husband has learned of my childish ways at Christmas time and he now hides the presents at his mother's house. But wait, his mother just moved out of state this year. Oh yes there is hope for me once again!
Christmas dinner at our house consisted of steak, french fries and corn. Yes it was odd. My friends families all had turkey or ham or lamb. My mother had 8 children and after a while there was only my one sister and one brother remaining at home with me and my mom.
My siblings and I so looked forward to our dinner on Christmas, because even though it was odd, it was ours. Our own tradition and we loved it. It was easy for my mom to make for just the 4 of us, and we didn't get to have steak all that often in our house.
Yummy!
Having kidney failure or being on dialysis does not mean your holidays won't be enjoyable. Get enough sleep to handle the holidays which can sometimes be stressful. Ask for help from family and friends if you get too tired or harried.
Don't skip any dialysis treatments. You will feel poorly for it, with possible
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